Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Prohibition of Trap Gear in the Royal Red Shrimp Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico
fishery-mgmt · south atlantic · shrimp · Published 2001-03-14 · 66 FR 14862
Document
Document number
01-6351
Federal Register citation
66 FR 14862
Type
Rule
Action
Emergency interim rule; extension of expiration date.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Region
south atlantic
Species
shrimp
Publication date
2001-03-14
NOAA docket
Docket No. 000913257-0257-01
Abstract
An emergency interim rule that prohibits the use of trap gear in the royal red shrimp fishery within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico is in effect through March 18, 2001. NMFS extends that emergency interim rule for an additional 180 days. The intended effect is to prevent gear conflict and overfishing in the royal red shrimp fishery.